Mark Singleton, Artistic Director presents

April, Come She Will

rd University Singers April 23 , 2016 featuring Central Connecticut State University 7:30pm Drew Collins, Director

Immanuel Congregational Church 10 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105

th Camerata Singers April 24 , 2016 featuring Avon High School Andrew Brochu, Director 4:00pm Valley Community Baptist Church 590 West Avon Rd Avon, CT 06001

Saturday, April 23rd, 2016

PROGRAM Please hold your applause until the end of each set

I. Cloudburst Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)

II. His Voice as the Sound Arr. Alice Parker (b. 1925) I Will Arise & Robert Shaw (1916 – 1999) God Is Seen I Got Shoes My God is a Rock David Pettyjohn, tenor III. The Spring is Fresh Joshua Hummel (b. 1980) The Fountain

IV. Didn’t It Rain Arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1962)

~ Intermission ~ I. Mouth Music Dolores Keane & John Faulkner Kyrie (from Chichester Mass) William Albright (1944–1998) Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 227 (selections) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) I. Jesu, meine Freude III. Unter deinem Schirmen V. Trotz dem alten Drachen VI. Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich XI. Weicht, iht Trauergeister Videntes Stellam Francis Poulenc (1899–1963) Prepare the Way Swedish Carol, arr. Margareta Jalkeus Chili Con Carne Anders Edenroth University Singers, Central Connecticut State University – Drew Collins, Director

II. April, Come She Will Paul Simon (b. 1941) Andrew Brochu, tenor Arr. Philip Lawson (b. 1957) Butterfly Mia Makaroff (b. 1970) Voice Dance Greg Jasperse (b. 1969) Polly-Wolly-Doodle Gail Kubik (1914 - 1984)

~ Fini ~ Sunday, April 24th, 2016

PROGRAM Please hold your applause until the end of each set

I. Cloudburst Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)

II. His Voice as the Sound Arr. Alice Parker (b. 1925) I Will Arise & Robert Shaw (1916 – 1999) God Is Seen I Got Shoes My God is a Rock Tony Nasto, baritone III. The Spring is Fresh Joshua Hummel (b. 1980) The Fountain

IV. Didn’t It Rain Arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1962)

~ Intermission ~

I. Selig sind die Toten Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) The Pasture (No. 2 from “Where the Earth Meets the Sky) Z. Randall Stroope (1953) Lirum bililirum Rossino Montovano (fl. 1510) We Are…(from Lessons) Ysaye Barnwell (1946) Soloists: Ariel Birkenruth, Mikayla Bernetich, Spencer Sonnenberg, Sophie Kuchel, Michael Gutierrez

Disney Fly Medley Sammy Cain, Sammy Fain, Richard and Robert Sherman Arr. Jamey Ray Camerata Singers, Avon High School – Andrew Brochu, Director

There Will Be Rest Frank Ticheli (b. 1958) Voce – Mark Singleton, Artistic Director and Camerata Singers, Avon High School – Andrew Brochu, Director

II. April, Come She Will Paul Simon (b. 1941) Andrew Brochu, tenor Arr. Philip Lawson (b. 1957) Butterfly Mia Makaroff (b. 1970) Voice Dance Greg Jasperse (b. 1969) Polly-Wolly-Doodle Gail Kubik (1914 - 1984) ~ Fini ~ Texts & Translations

Cloudburst Text by Octavio Paz (1914-1998) Adapted by Eric Whitacre, translation by Lysander Kemp

La lluvia The rain ... ojos de agua de sombra, Eyes of shadow-water ojos de agua de pozo, eyes of well-water ojos de agua de sueño. eyes of dream-water. Soles azules, verdes remolinos Blue suns, green whirlwinds, picos de luz que abren astros pecks of light that open como granadas. pomegranate stars. Dime, tierra quemada, no hay agua? But tell me, burnt earth, is there no water? Hay sólo sangre sólo hay polvo, Only blood, only dust, sólo pisadasde pies desnudos sobre la espina? only naked footsteps on the thorns? La lluvia despierta The rain awakens ... Hay que dormir con los ojos abiertos, We must sleep with open eyes, Hay que sonar con las manos We must dream with our hands Soñemos sueños activos de rio we must dream dreams of active rivers Buscando su cause, sueños de sol soñando sus Searching for their cause mundos Dreams of the sun dreaming of its worlds hay que soñar en voz alta, we must dream aloud, hay que cantar we must sing till the song hasta que el canto eche casts roots, raíces, tronco, ramas, trunks, branches, birds, stars, hay que desenterrar la palabra perdida we must unearth the lost word, recordar que dicen sangre, la marea, and remember what the blood, the tides, la tierra y el cuerpo, the earth, and the body say, volver al punto de partida. and return to the point of departure.

His Voice as the Sound Traditional spiritual, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

His voice as the sound of the dulcimer sweet, Love sits in his eyelids and scatters delight Is heard thro’ the shadows of death; Thro’ all the bright regions on high. The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet, Their faces the Cherubim veil in his sight, The air is perfum’d with his breath. And tremble with fullness of joy.

His lips as a fountain of righteousness flow He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice, That waters the garden of grace, And myriads wait for his word, From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know, He speaks, and eternity filled with his voice, And bask in the smile of his face. Re-echoes the praise of her Lord.

I Will Arise Traditional spiritual, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

I will arise and go to Jesus, Teach me some melodious sonnet He will embrace me in His arms, Sung by flaming tongues above, In the arms of my dear Saviour, Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it, Oh! There are ten thousand charms. Mount of Thy redeeming love.

Come, thou fount of ev’ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace, Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.

God Is Seen Arr. Alice Parker

Through all the world below God is seen all around, The ocean it doth roar Search hills and valleys through, And beat upon the shore, There He's found. And all praise, in their ways, The God who ne'er declines His designs. The growing of the corn, The lily and the thorn, The sun with all his rays speaks of God as he flies. The pleasant and forlorn, The comet in her blaze, All declare, God is there. "God", she cries. In meadows drest in green, God is seen. The shining of the stars, The moon, when she appears See springing waters rise fountains flow, rivers run. His awful name declares; The mist that veils the sky. See them fly, through the sky. Hides the sun. And join the solemn sound all around, Then down the rain doth pour, All around.

I Got Shoes Traditional spiritual, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

I got shoes, you got shoes, I got a wings, you got a wings, All o’ God’s chillun got shoes, All o’ God’s chilun got a wings, When I get to Heab’n, gonna put on my shoes, When I get to Heab’n, gonna put on my wings, I’m gonna walk all over God’s heab’n. I’m gonna fly all over God’s heab’n. Ev’rybody talkin’ ‘bout heab’n ain’t a gwine there, Ev’rybody talkin’ ‘bout heab’n ain’t a gwine there, I’m gonna walk all over God’s heab’n. I’m gonna fly all over God’s heab’n.

I got a robe, you got a robe, I got a harp, you got a harp, All o’ God’s chilun got a robe, All o’ God’s chilun got a harp, When I get to Heab’n, gonna put on my robe, When I get to Heab’n, gonna take up my harp, I’m gonna wear it all over God’s heab’n. I’m gonna play all over God’s heab’n. Ev’rybody talkin’ ‘bout heab’n ain’t a gwine there, Ev’rybody talkin’ ‘bout heab’n ain’t a gwine there, I’m gonna wear it all over God’s heab’n. I’m gonna play all over God’s heab’n. My God is a Rock Traditional spiritual, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

My God is a rock in a weary land, Shelter in a time of storm. I know He is a rock in a weary land, Shelter in a time of storm.

Stop ‘n’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter One, When de Lord God’s work was jes’ begun. Stop ‘n’ let me tell you ’bout de Chapter Two, When de Lord God’s written His Bible through. Stop ‘n’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Three, When de Lord God died on Calvary.

Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Four, When de Lord God visit ‘mong de po’, Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Five, When de Lord God brought de dead alive, Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Six, He went in Jerusalem an’ healed de sick.

Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Sev’n, Died and ris’n an’ went to Heav’n, Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Eight, John seen Him standin’ at de Golden Gate. Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Nine, Lord God turned de water to wine, Stop an,’ let me tell you ‘bout de Chapter Ten, John says He’s comin’ in de world again.

Oh, my Jesus, oh my Jesus, I know He is a rock in a weary land. Shelter in a time of storm. Amen.

The Spring is Fresh Text by Sara Teasdale (“May Night”)

The spring is fresh and fearless And every leaf is new, The world is brimming with moonlight, The lilac brimmed with dew.

Here in the moving shadows I catch my breath and sing – My heart is fresh and fearless And over-brimmed with spring.

The Fountain Text by Sara Teasdale

Oh in the deep blue night The fountain sang and sang The fountain sang alone; And on the marble rim It sang to the drowsy heart The milk-white peacocks slept, Of a satyr carved in stone. Their dreams were strange and dim.

The fountain sang and sang Bright dew was on the grass, But the satyr never stirred – And on the ilex dew, Only the great white moon The dreamy milk-white birds In the empty heaven heard. Were all a-glisten too.

The fountain sang and sang The things one cannot tell, The dreaming peacocks stirred And the gleaming dew-drops fell.

Didn’t It Rain Traditional spiritual, arr. Stacey V. Gibbs

Fo’rty days an’ fo’rty nights de rain kept-a fallin’ Fallin’ yes, didn’ it rain? Fo’rty days, fo’rty nights when de rain kept-a fallin’ De wicked clumb de tree an’for help kept-a callin’ For dey heard de waters wailin’, didn’ it rain, Tell me Nora, didn’ it rain? Some climb’d de mountain, some climb’d de hill, Some started sailin’ an’ a rollin wit de wheel. Oh, Lordy, some tried swimmin’ an’ I guess dey swimmin’ still For dey heard de waters roarin’. Didn’t it rain? Tell me Nora, didn’ it rain?

Mouth Music Dolores Keane & John Faulkner

Dance to your shadow and it's good to be livin', lad, There are tunes in the river, Dance to your shadow when there’s nothin’ better Otter pools in the river, n’e [near ye]. Water pools in the river and the river calls him.

Kyrie (from Chichester Mass)

Kyrie eleison, Lord, have mercy, Christe eleison, Christ, have mercy, Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy. Jesu, meine Freude

I. III.

Jesu, meine Freude, Jesus, my joy, Unter deinem Schirmen Under your protection Meines Herzens Weide, My heart’s delight, bin ich vor den Stürmen I am free from the storms Jesu, meine Zier, Jesus, my treasure aller Feinde frei. of all my foes. ach wie lang, ach lange How long, ah, how long Laß den Satan wettern, Let Satan suspect it, war dem Herzen bange has my heart been troubled laß die Welt erzittern, let the foe become bitter; und verlangt nach dir! and longs for you! mir steht Jesus bei. Jesus stands by me. Gottes Lamm, mein Lamb of God, my bridegroom, Ob es jetzt gleich kracht und If a storm suddenly Bräutigam, besides you, nothing else on blitzt, crashes and flashes, außer dir soll mir auf Erden earth ob gleich Sünd und Hölle if sin and hell suddenly nichts sonst Liebers werden. shall become dearer to me. schrecken, frighten me, Jesus will mich decken. Jesus will protect me.

V.

Trotz dem alten Drachen, Despite the old dragon, trotz dem Todes Rachen, despite death’s jaws, trotz der Furcht darzu. And despite fears as well Tobe, Welt, und springe; Even though the world might rage and burst, ich steh hier und singe I will stand here and sing, in gar sichrer Ruh. In utterly confident peace. Gottes Macht hält mich in acht; God’s might holds me in awe; Erd und Abgrund muß verstummen, Earth and abyss must become silent, ob sie noch so brummen. Even though now they grumble.

VI.

Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich, sondern geistlich, You, however, are not of the flesh, but are spiritual, So anders Gottes Geist in euch wohnet. If indeed God’s spirit dwells in you. Wer aber Christi Geist nicht hat, But anyone who does not have the spirit of Christ Der ist nicht sein. Does not belong to him.

XI.

Weicht, ihr Trauergeister! Give way, you spirits of grief! denn mein Freudenmeister, for my lord of joy, Jesus, tritt herein. Jesus, enters in. Denen, die Gott lieben, For those who love God, muß auch ihr Betrüben even their sorrows lauter Zukker sein. Must be pure sweetness. Duld ich schon hier Spott und Hohn, Even if I must endure mockery and scorn, dennoch bleibst du auch im Leide, yet you remain, even in suffering, Jesu, meine Freude. Jesus, my joy.

Videntes Stellam

Videntes stellam Magi Seeing the star, the wise men gavisi sunt gaudio magno: were overwhelmed with great joy; et intrantes domum and entering the dwelling, obtulerunt Domino aurum, they offered to the Lord thus et myrrham. gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Prepare the Way

Prepare the way, O Zion! O Zion, he approacheth, Ye awful deeps, rise high; thy Lord and King for aye! sink low, ye towering mountains, Strew palms where he advanceth, the Lord is drawing nigh; spread garments in his way. the righteous King of glory, God's promise faileth never, foretold in sacred story. Hosanna sound forever! O blest is he that came O blest is he that came in God the Father's Name. in God the Father's Name.

Selig sind die Toten

Selig sind die Toten, Blessed are the dead, die in dem Herren sterben, that die in the Lord von nun an. from now on. Ja der Geist spricht: Yea, the Spirit speaks: Sie ruhen von ihrer Arbeit they rest from their labors und ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach. and their works follow them.

The Pasture (No. 2 from “Where the Earth Meets the Sky) Text by Robert Frost (1874-1963)

I'm going out to clean the pasture spring; I'll only stop to rake the leaves away (And wait to watch the water clear, I may): I sha'n't be gone long.—You come too.

I'm going out to fetch the little calf That's standing by the mother. It's so young, It totters when she licks it with her tongue. I sha'n't be gone long.—You come too.

Lirum bililirum Rossino Montovano

Lirum bililirum, li-lirum, lirum, lirum. Lirum bililirum, li-lirum, lirum, lirum. Deh si soni la sordina. Ah, sound the muted instrument. Tu m’intendi ben, Pedrina, You hear me well, Pedrina Ma non già per il dovirum. --and not just out of duty. Lirum bililirum, li-lirum, lirum li Lirum bililirum, li-lirum, lirum li Deh, si soni la sordina, Ah, sound the muted instrument. Deh, si soni la sordina, Ah, sound the muted instrument. Le ses an che t’vo mi ben I have loved you for six years E che t’son bon servidor, and been a good servant to you, Ma t’aspet che l’so ben but I’ve been waiting for you so long Ch’al fi n sclopi per amor. that I shall end by bursting with love. Deh, non da plu tat dolor, Ah, don’t give me more grief; Tu sa ben che dig il virum. you know well that I speak the truth.

We Are…(from Lessons) Ysaye Barnwell

For each child that's born We are a morning star rises Sisters of mercy and sings to the universe Brothers of love who we are. Lovers of life and the builders of nations. We are our grandmothers' prayers. We are our grandfathers' dreamings. We are We are the breath of our ancestors. Seekers of truth We are the spirit of God. Keepers of faith Makers of peace and We are the wisdom of ages. Mothers of courage Fathers of time We are our grandmothers' prayers. Daughters of dust We are our grandfathers' dreamings. Sons of great vision. We are the breath of our ancestors. We are the spirit of God.

For each child that's born a morning star rises and sings to the universe who we are.

WE ARE ONE.

Disney Fly Medley Sammy Cain, Sammy Fain, Richard and Robert Sherman Arr. Jamey Ray

Think of a wonderful thought Any happy little thought Up through the atmosphere Think of Christmas, think of snow Up where the air is clear Think of sleigh bells off you go Oh, let's go fly a kite! Like reindeer in the sky You can fly Oh, oh, oh! Let's go fly a kite Think of the happiest things Up to the highest height! It's the same as having wings Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring Take the path that moonbeams make Up through the atmosphere If the moon is still awake Up where the air is clear You'll see him wink his eye Let's go fly a kite! You can fly I saw a peanut stand, heard a rubber band I saw a needle that winked it’s eye Up you go with a height and ho But I think I will have seen ev’rything To the stars beyond the blue When I see an elephant fly There's a Neverland waiting for you Where all your happy dreams come true I saw a front porch swing, heard a diamond Every dream that you dream will come true ring When there's a smile in your heart I saw a polka dot railroad tie There's no better time to start But I think I will have seen ev’rything Think of all the joy you'll find When I see an elephant fly When you leave the world behind You can fly And bid your cares goodbye Let’s go fly a kite, high! You can fly

There Will Be Rest Text by Sara Teasdale

There will be rest, and sure stars shining Over the roof-tops crowned with snow, A reign of rest, serene forgetting, The music of stillness holy and low.

I will make this world of my devising, Out of a dream in my lonely mind, I shall find the crystal of peace, – above me Stars I shall find.

April, Come She Will Words and music by Paul Simon (b. 1941) Arr. Philip Lawson (b. 1957)

April come she will When streams are ripe and swelled with rain. May she will stay Resting in my arms again. June she’ll change her tune. In restless walk she’ll prowl the night. July she will fly And give no warning to her flight. August die she must. The autumn winds blow chilly and cold. September I’ll remember A love once new has now grown old.

Butterfly Arr. Mia Makaroff & Anna-Mari Kähärä

Sweet is the sound of my newborn wings, I stretch them open and let them dry. I haven’t seen this world before But I’m excused, I’m a butterfly.

Sweet is the touch of your newborn wings, We fly in circles, we play with the sun. We haven’t seen this world before, so fair, so bright, so blue the sky. Love me, love me on the leaves before we say goodbye. Love me, kiss me with the breeze, you will be my lullaby. Tomorrow I’ll die and you’ll be my lullaby.

Sweet is the wind as it gently blows The day away and the nighttime comes. Great are the wonders that silence shows, I fall asleep and I dream of the sun and my butterfly.

Voice Dance Greg Jasperse

Ba va da do way ya da da do way ya da ay ah Zing oh ah da zing oh ah

Polly-Wolly-Doodle Gail Kubik

Oh, I went down South for to see my Sal, Oh, a grasshopper sittin’ on a railroad track, Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day; Oh, Polly-wolly, Oh Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. My Sally am a spunky gal, A pickin’ his teeth with a carpet tack, Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day.

Fare thee well, fare thee well, Oh, I went to bed, but it wasn’t no use, Fare thee well my fairy fay, Oh, Polly-wolly, Oh Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. For I’m goin’ to Louisiana for to see my Susyanna, My feet stuck out for a chicken roost, Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day.

Oh, my Sal, she am a maiden fair Fare thee well, fare thee well, Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. Fare thee well my fairy fay, With curly eyes and laughing hair, For I’m goin’ to Louisiana for to see my Susyanna, Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day. Sing Polly-wolly-doodle all the day.

About Voce: Its Mission and Its Musicians

Voce is an auditioned, professional mixed choir whose sound reflects the unique musical vision of its Artistic Director and co-founder, Mark Singleton. After working with Voce in April, 2008, Morten Lauridsen -- the most widely performed composer in the United States -- had this to say about Voce: “Voce is clearly already in the upper echelon of American chamber choirs. During my recent residence with the ensemble I was constantly astonished at the level of artistry displayed by both the singers and their conductor, Mark Singleton. I have no doubt that this superb chorus will soon be recognized throughout the United States as exemplifying choral performance at its finest.” Dr. Lauridsen then returned in 2009 to record an entire CD of his works with Voce. The CD, entitled “Sure on This Shining Night,” was complimented for its “tender warmth, exquisite nuance, and enduring spirit” by the American Record Guide.

Since our founding in 2006, Voce has sought to provide performance and educational opportunities for today’s singers and the next generations of musicians. We are a vocational ensemble -- we use our music to evoke artistry in others. Recent studies have confirmed the value of singing in education, as represented by the following important findings:

• Choral singing is an integral part of arts education, which is a necessary component of a comprehensive and competitive education. Singing in choir promotes academic achievement and develops necessary life skills • The collective expression of a chorus singing together has the power to lift spirits and transform lives (source: www.ChorusAmerica.org)

Voce’s Board of Directors and Officers Thomas F. Cooke II – President Robert Borden (ex officio, past President) Jane Currie Jennifer Ferrand Kelly James A. Grigsby Bob Lautensack David Pettyjohn Hal Rives John Skar Donna B. Stamm (ex officio) Bob Willard

Voce Administrator: Melanie Wade Cometa Promotional Materials Design: Ali Singleton

About Mark Singleton, Artistic Director

Stephen Mark Singleton is a renowned conductor, composer, writer and guest speaker. His unique career path has taken him all over the world including China, Africa, South America and Europe. As a frequent guest conductor and clinician, Mark has worked with choirs and orchestras of all ages and styles. His energetic and magnetic leadership has made him one of the most sought-after conductors in New England.

Mark is a champion of new music - particularly music of composers in the early stages of their careers. With Voce and Dr. Peter Bagley, he co-founded the "Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art" in order to promote music of young up-and-coming composers. He has premiered numerous works for choir and remains committed to performing new works of art.

Mark is frequently asked to be a guest speaker at concerts, universities, and faith communities. He currently serves on the faculty of the Hartt School of Music Community Division as Director of Primi Voci from the Connecticut Children’s Chorus. Mark has also served on the faculty of the University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University as well as having taught in public schools. While at UCONN, he conducted of the Concert Choir, Collegium Musicum and the Women's Chorus.

He has prepared choruses and served as guest conductor for many orchestras including the National Symphony of China, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Arcadiana Symphony Orchestra, Yale Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. Currently, Mark serves as the Artistic Director of Voce, Director of Music at Immanuel Congregational Church, and Chorus Director for the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra.

Mark holds an undergraduate degree in cello performance and church music from William Jewell College and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Connecticut. He has pursued additional conducting studies at the Robert Shaw Festival, the Dennis Keene Choral Festival and the Conductor’s Institute of South Carolina. His principal conducting teachers include Peter Bagley, Charles Bruffy, and Phillip C. Posey.

His work has been described by Morten Lauridsen as "exemplifying choral performance at its finest." The American Record Guide described his last album as demonstrating "tender warmth, exquisite nuance and enduring spirit," and Stereophile Magazine called his work "heartbreakingly beautiful."

About the Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art

Voce, Inc. has established The Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art to provide funds for the commissioning of new works of art by, and to promote the recognition of, gifted aspiring artists. The Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art was created in honor of Dr. Peter Bagley for his lifetime devotion to working with young musicians to help them realize their full artistic potential. As Professor of Music at The University of Connecticut, his rigorous academic program and exacting standards, combined with his seemingly endless encouragement of and support for talented students, produced some of the finest choral musicians in the United States. Through his work as a guest conductor for numerous festivals and all-state choirs throughout the country, Dr. Bagley continues to inspire young musicians everywhere. In honor of Dr. Bagley and to support him in his lifetime mission of helping young artists to achieve their goals, Voce is proud to have commissioned four new choral pieces that were premiered in our 2013-2014 ”Full Circle” concert series. The October 19, 2013 concert entitled “Mason‐Dixon” featured a new commissioned work by Colin Britt; the February 8, 2014 concert entitled “Immortal Bach” featured a new commissioned work by Dan Campolieta; and the April 12, 2014 concert entitled “Life’s a Beach” featured two new commissioned works by Jason McCoy. Performances by Voce and other groups of existing works by Jason, Dan, and Colin have been widely acclaimed, and Voce and Dr. Bagley were delighted to provide further opportunities for their creative voices to be heard.

The first recipient of The Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art was Chilean composer Javier Farias Caballero, whose work was premiered by Voce and Alturas Duo – an instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of South American Music – in the fall of 2008. The composition, “Oceana,” draws upon the musical heritage of Chile using the text of the heralded Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and epitomizes The Fund’s goal of broadening the range of cultural influences in the choral repertoire available to American choral ensembles.

The Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art was established with the generous contribution of Dr. Bagley, and Dr. Bagley’s contributions this year have made the three new commissions possible. If you would like to honor Dr. Bagley with a contribution to The Peter Bagley Commissioning Fund for New Works of Art, please email us at [email protected]. In addition to notifying Dr. Bagley of your contribution, your name will be listed in Voce’s concert programs together with other donors.

Contributors and gifts to the Fund In honor of Adam Atkins Nancy Skeele Dr. Peter Bagley In honor of Jack Anthony Pott Ehren Brown In honor of Meaghan Sheehan Thomas F. Cooke II Mark and Ali Singleton In honor of Sam Eurich In memory of Harold Millard Singleton and the Immanuel Congregational Church Rev. William K. Stephenson In honor of Brian Jones C. William and Donna Stamm Steve and Cindy Lurie Voce, Inc. Members of Voce include:

Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Jennifer Lamson* Pamela Frigo Johnson* Jack Anthony Pott* Tom Cooke* Liz Bologna Sarah Chasse Andrew Brochu Dylan Armstrong Jennifer Ferrand Kelly Gretchen Collins Drew Collins Jonathan Clune Jennifer McCann Cory Ganschow Floyd Higgins Greg Flower Meaghan Sheehan Kathy Kew Lee Josh Hummel Herb Menzel Megan Sherry Margaret Tyler David Pettyjohn Tony Nasto Ali Singleton Melanie Wade Cometa Kevin Schneider Jeff Vanags Jacqueline Sugrue

*Principal

Stephen Scarlato, accompanist

Members of the University Singers from Central Connecticut State University include:

Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Grace Chattin Olivia Bernier Antonio La Rosa Ray Jackson Sierra Manning Anna Hilbie Alexander O’Neil Nathaniel Schull Kaitlyn D. Passons Marney Pollack Andrew Sayasith Brandon Useforge Samantha Peck Corinne Prudente

Members of the Camerata Singers from Avon High School include:

Meredith Banks Michael Gutierrez Caitlyn Ponzani Benjamin Barto Christian Gutowski Yashasvini Ramesh Dylan Bernetich Tyler Hahn Erin Rinehart Mikayla Bernetich Noah Hay Stephanie Rosenthal Ariel Birkenruth Sophie Kuchel Adam Saar Ryan Culligan Mark Lapage Parker Smith Samuel Donahue Jordan Lazinsk Spencer Sonnenberg Megan Foley Nivedha Natchiappan Samantha Waddell Molly Ford Bryce Neseralla Olivia Zapatka

Susan Hart, accompanist

Voce would like to thank Immanuel Congregational Church for their hospitality and support, particularly Rev. Kari Nicewander, Joan Gillette and Joe Joiner.

Voce would also like to thank Minuteman Press for their sponsorship and Steve Lurie for his photography and video production. Please consider making a donation to Voce, Inc. in support of our 2016-2017 concert season. Contributions may be made on our website, www.voceinc.org, or by check made out to “Voce, Inc.” and mailed to Voce, Inc., c/o New England Guild Wealth Advisors | 139 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001.

Voce CDs are available for purchase at the ticket table during Intermission. Be sure to pick up your copy of Voce’s newest album “Voce Live” which features live selections from past performances. Also available are Voce’s album featuring the works of Morten Lauridsen, "Sure on This Shining Night" as well as copies of “Voce Sings for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” including music of Howells, Taverner, Lennon & McCartney, and others, from Live Performances – October 14 & 15, 2006.

Our primary method of keeping in touch with the greater Voce community is through email. We would love to include you on our email list. Please help us to stay in touch with you by sending an email to [email protected], asking that you be added to our email notification list. Please provide us with your name, as well. You can also sign up for notifications through a link in our website, www.voceinc.org. There you will also find a lot of other interesting information about Voce.

Stay Tuned! Our 10th season comes to a close, we look forward to seeing you for our exciting 2016-2017 season!

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We’d like to acknowledge the generous support of our 2015-2016 season by the following:

$2,500 or more $0 - $499 Rachel and John Golder Billie Alban Goldman Sachs Ted Almy, UBS Harvey and Lewis Opticians Sarah Armstrong Seabury Adam Atkins Simsbury Bank Alice and Peter Cruikshank Bob Bingham, SKY Investments Carl Delmolino Paul and Jessica Fletcher $1,000 - $2,499 New Century Democrats, Andy (Anonymous) Fleischmann, Founder Peter Bagley Sara Foster Jane Currie and Pam Perry Peter L. Holland, Goman & York Barbara David Robert and Barbara Howard Jennifer Ferrand Kelly Richard and Beverly Hughes Andy and Susan Pettyjohn Brooks and Carol Lee Joslin In Memory of Harold L. Rives, Jr. Elam-Albert Lanz Hal and Marki Rives Josh and Sara Martinelli Rosalind van Stolk and Thomas Cooke David Pettyjohn John and Alison Skar Ellen Nelson Clark Donna Stamm Deb Newirth Albert van Stolk Eric Niedmann Peter and Kathleen Niedmann $500 – $999 Richard Correia, RM Bradley Berkshire Bank Meaghan Sheehan Connecticut ACDA Jeff & Pam Lacko, Smart Clicks LLC Grigsby Forum Travelers Don and Helen Hughlett Margaret Tyler Steve and Cindy Lurie Melanie Wade Cometa Hyacinth Yennie In memory of

Harold L. Rives, Jr.

The CEO Forum

Tim Backus Andy Fleischmann John Beyer Jim Grigsby John Costello JoAnn Price Ted Cutler Andy White